Hello everyone!
I hope the fall is treating you well!
I am starting to send out occasional information emails about my up-coming events; today’s is for November and December. If you do not wish to receive notices about shows or classes, please let me know, and I will remove your name from my mailing list.
Please drop by my booths to visit and see my new work. I’ll have many styles and sizes of textile wall hangings, faux encaustic, beaded bones, painted fabric and printed and photo cards for sale. Happy shopping!
FAIR NOVEMBER
November 17-20
Th & Fri 10-9, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
University Centre, University of Guelph
Free admission
My booth is downstairs, in the middle.
www.fairnovember.uoguelph.ca
ONE OF A KIND SHOW AND SALE
November 24 - December 4
Weekdays & Sat 10-9, Sun 10-6
Open LATE (with perks) Th Dec 1, 10-11
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Booth P-08, at the front near the middle
Tickets available on-line
www.oneofakindshow.com
TEACHING SCHEDULE
Please join me for some exciting stitching opportunities!
HALIBURTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Haliburton, ON
Machine Quilting, Beginner – Intermediate May 7-11, 2012
Textile Collage July 9-13, 2012
www.haliburtonschoolofthearts.ca
Wellington County Museum & Archives
July 16 - 20, 2012
Curves, Wedges & Wonky Log Cabins
CQA/ACC NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Halifax, NS May 30- June 2, 2012
Sketchbook Thread Painting May 30
Curves, Wedges & Wonky Log Cabins May 31-June 1
Hand Embellishment June 2
www.canadianquilter.com
GALLERY SHOWS
Please come and see my new work!
Greenwood Quiltery, Guelph ON
Solo show March 3 - April 7, 2012
www.greenwoodquiltery.com
Yorkville Public Library, Toronto, ON
Solo show July 1 -31, 2012
www.torontopubliclibrary.ca
Elora Centre for the Arts, Elora, ON
Group Show with the Harris Collective July 16 – August 26, 2012
www.eloracentreforthearts.ca
WET FELTING
Treat yourself to a day learning how to create soft, beautiful, original felted wool. Included in the price are all the materials and instructions needed for 4-6 pieces about 8”x10”. Later, your felt will be fabulous to embellish with beads or embroidery, mix with other textile art or frame as is.
DATES: Sat Jan 14 or Tues Jan 17, 2012
BRING: Lunch, rubber gloves, and any images to inspire you.
COST: $130
BEGINNER MACHINE QUILTING
If you want to become comfortable machine quilting and get those quilt tops finished easily and quickly, come master the basics with Maggie. You’ll be thrilled with your new skills!
DATES: Thurs Jan 26 or Sat Jan 28, 2012
BRING: Lunch, plus there is a supply list which I’ll email to you, which includes a machine, a free-motion foot, threads, notions and a few squares of fabric and batting.
COST: $100
BEADING
In the morning class you learn how to embellish quilts and textile art with beaded embroidery. After lunch we practice the circular peyote stitch and begin making a beaded talking stick. Talking sticks are used in First Nations’ circles. A small variety of beads, thread and needles are included in the price.
DATES: Fri Jan 20 or Sat Jan 21, 2012
BRING: Lunch, plus I will email you a supply list.
COST: $120
WINTER 2012
These one-day workshops are held in Maggie’s home, in Fergus, 20 min. north of Guelph, 80 min. from Toronto or London, 20 min. from Kitchener. Dress casually. Other classes available by request; prices vary. Cancellation policy: If a workshop is cancelled due to bad weather, you’ll get a refund or credit towards another class. If you cancel for personal reasons, refunds or credit are given only if you have contacted me by phone or email at least 7 days before the class. You are also welcome to find a substitute.
TIME: 10:00 - 4:00 (set-up 9:30)
To register, please send me the workshop date, your name, address, phone and email. I accept MC, VISA and cheques.
Please write cheque to:
Maggie Vanderweit Meredith
640 Colquhoun Street,
Fergus, Ontario N1M 1S3
519-843-6361
maggie@stonethreads.ca
No post-dated cheques. $25 NSF fee.
Phone me to pay by credit card.
DIRECTIONS: Go north from 401 on #6 (exit 299) through Guelph (25 min) - continue north to Fergus (20 min) - turn left on St Andrew's Street (CIBC & TD corner) - just past LCBO (1 min) turn left on Colquhoun Street, we're #640 on left, grey stone/stucco house.
